Are we being monitored when we work remotely?

[Claire2002]

Time ago when I was working in my previous company I found out that an employee complained because her boss told her that she was slacking off, because there was a sort of keylogger installed on her computer and according to that spyware, she was being inactive.

I was seriously worried about, and I don't even think it's legal to monitor employees like that. According to a survey, 96% of the employers use some kind of software to monitor us (too bad that my level isn't high enough to post the link, if you ask me in private I will send it to you!)

I don't know what to believe I don't even think it's legal. Does anybody who maybe works in a company ICT department have some details? Like for example if anybody is aware of companies monitoring active time to make sure that we all work 8 hours?

[BCA6010]

"Monitoring" doesn't just refer to cameras. If you're on a company computer or using a company program or using a company network, etc you are being "monitored" in some way.

[Fireguy17]

probably, your employer would be able to look at what and when you were doing stuff.

[jjj101010]

Depends which country u r in, I hope they can’t see through my webcam when it’s off, would be in trouble then!

[Zestyassmf1997]

Is it a company computer?

[Claire2002]

Yes, it's a company laptop

[Zestyassmf1997]

Then it’s legal for them to creep on you.

[Unit1]

It never happened to me.

[Jkreuger89]

I work in IT... yes

[Roudyrebel8]

I'm sure they are

[Anonymous]

I’d assume we are all.